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Smear Test

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Betty18 · 11/04/2018 13:14

I’ve tried approx 3 times for a smear test and still no luck. This time, she used different sized speculums but couldn’t reach the cervix and it was too painful. I’m not currently sexually active so I know the chances are low. Has anyone any tips or ideas as to where I could turn next...?

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Caulk · 11/04/2018 13:16

I was given lorazepam from my GP to take following a rape and finding smear tests hard.

I had treatment for ovarian cancer last year and having to suffer through the pain and uncomfortableness, as well as it taking longer has meant I’m better than I was too!

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Betty18 · 11/04/2018 13:18

Been reading on another thread where the nurse can’t find the cervix. Could this be the case? She tried multiple times but no luck.

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Caulk · 11/04/2018 13:55

Did you ask her if that was the case? The shape of the cervix can make it tricky sometimes.

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